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Overwhelmed

With how things went last week and looking over my new schedule I can't even describe the way that I am feeling. I love that we are able to afford to have the kids in sports and that they are able to have things that they need. But it takes a tole on me. I have been feeling so ever whelmed with everything. To keep everything straight is a nightmare and my energy levels have been so up & down. I fall asleep sitting on the couch playing games with my kids. Yesterday morning I was getting the boys dressed and when they were putting their clothes in the dirty clothes I fell asleep on Brayden's bed. I woke up to Cooper (our lab) above my head within inches dripping water on me. He must have just gotten a drink. My husband says he was probably just making sure I was okay. But it was still as surprise to wake up to.

I even did something crazy, but it actually was my fault. I dropped Xander off at his preschool for the first time with this group yesterday. I knew what time I needed to go back & pick him up. But after going to a friends house I got distracted with the time when we got talking and didn't realize the time. After figuring out the time and rushing to pick up my son, I was 45 minutes late picking him up. Whoops!

Just to give you an idea of my family's new schedule here it is...
Mondays (Girls leave for School 7:10, Xander's Preschool 9:00-11:00, Kaitlyn gets home 12:10, Staci gets home 1:40, Staci's Piano Lesson 3:00, Creative Writting class for girls at Library every other week 4:00-5:00, Family Home Evening)
Tuesdays (Girls leave for School 7:10, Xander's Preschool 9:00-11:30, Brayden Storytime 10:00-10:20, Volunteer in Kaitlyn's class 10:45-11:45, Carpool 11:55, Primary Presidency Meeting 1:30, Staci gets home 2:40, Kaitlyn's Soccer Practice 6:00-7:00)
Wednesdays (Girls leave for School 7:10, Xander's Preschool 9:00-11:00, Kaitlyn gets home 12:10, Staci gets home 2:40, Xander's Soccer Practice 5:30-6:45, Staci's Tumbling Class 6:00-7:30)
Thursdays (Girls leave for school 7:10, Xander's Preschool, Kaitlyn gets home 12:10, Staci gets home 2:40, Story time for Kaitlyn & Xander 1:00-1:40, Kaitlyn's Piano Lesson 3:00, Activity Days every other week 3:30-4:30)
Fridays (Girls leave for school 7:10, Kaitlyn gets home 12:10 with carpool once a month, Music Class 1:00, Staci gets home 2:40, Xander's Piano Lesson 3:00, Family Movie Night)
Saturdays (Soccer Games 11:00 & 12:00, Kids Dates rotating with Daddy, Date Night)
Try and fit all the groceries, special one on one time with each of my children, doctors and other appointments into that. I may need a nap some days.

So I relied on the Lord and have decided that to keep my sanity & calmness I needed to ask for a blessing from my husband. It is such a blessing that my husband holds the priesthood and is able to give blessings. I need to be better about asking for blessings. So he gave me a blessing late last night before we went to bed. When I woke up this morning, I felt such a peace. I was happy & knew that even though Tuesdays are my hardest days I was going to get through it with a smile on my face. And when my husband got home, the first thing he asked was how my day went. I was very happy to tell him that it went good and that I had a good day. I love my husband so much for the support he gives me, even though at times I may get upset for the little things. I know I need to look at the whole picture & be grateful for all that I have. I also love my family very much and know that I can make it through all of this because I am sure there are other families with crazier schedules. They bring me so much happiness & joy. The little smiles on their faces  & their little hugs keeps me going every minute of the day.
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